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Johannes Voelkner|Founder of Nomad Cruise, OG Digital Nomad

05.15.2020 - By Derek LoudermilkPlay

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Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is the founder of Nomad Cruise, Johannes Voelkner. Johannes started travelling when the term digital nomad did not even exist yet. He is the founder of the very first digital nomads Facebook group that still exists and grows at present. In this episode, Johannes shares what digital nomadism is and where it is going as movement or a trend, and how it has affected the planet and humanity as a whole. He then takes us to the Nomad Cruise, how it started, why it was created, the organization behind it, and what goes on inside the cruise. Johannes also opens our eyes as to the reality of being a digital nomad and the importance of having a community where you can run home to after all the travel. He tells us that if we want to try being a digital nomad, go ahead, but don’t overcomplicate and don’t change your entire life before going anywhere! On the Nomad Cruise What you’ll learn in this episode: * What digital nomadism is and where it going as a movement or a trend. * How Nomad Cruise started and why it was created.* What happens inside the Nomad Cruise. * Johannes’ other business aside from the Nomad Cruise.* What digital nomads need.* How Johannes spends his time in between cruises. * The skills needed to rebuild a network quickly in a new place.* The amazing possibilities when living a digital nomad life and the wild preparations involved.* How he runs his business* How digital nomadism is changing the way work gets done. Quotes: *  "In the beginning, being a digital nomad felt very lonely because not many people were doing it"- Johannes Voelkner* "Almost every person has benefitted economically from being on the Nomad Cruise"- Johannes Voelkner* "Now, I believe it is important to have one base - to be a part-time digital nomad"- Johannes Voelkner* "I predict people will leave the cities and move to smaller towns because they can work from anywhere"- Johannes Voelkner* "Every day on the cruise, you notice how community builds"- Johannes Voelkner Continue the Adventure:FacebookGlobal Digital Nomad NetworkNomad CruiseNomad Cruise on FacebookNomad Cruise on Instagram You will also love these episodes:Estela Kun | Creating Freedom X Fest – How To Organize a Major International FestivalEleven Rants and Lessons from Four Years as a Digital NomadFive-Minute Friday | Digital Nomad Progression<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-adventure-world-travel-digital-nomads-lifestyle/id925072849?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

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